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BL11 ZXO

2011 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,825 mi
Last recorded98,825 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12071,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 ZXO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 98,825 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 96,455 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 93,570 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 93,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,717 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 90,717 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 88,249 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 88,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 86,695 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 86,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,547 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 72,216 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 72,216 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,916 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 52,554 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,934 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 40,929 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,511 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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BL11 ZXO is a 2011 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 71,376 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL11 ZXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL11 ZXO registered?

BL11 ZXO is a 2011 BMW 120, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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